Historic Farmhouse set in a quiet rural setting

La Maison Timmes is a historic farmhouse (circa 1700) sitting on the edge of a pretty village set in its own private 3 acres of rural countryside. Set just 5 minutes drive from all amenities of the famous and bustling Sainte-Mère-Eglise or Picauville and 20 mins from Carentan. The landing beaches, museums and war graves are all within easy reach. In June 1944 a famous battle between the Germans and US forces took place here in what became known as "Timmes Orchard". La Maison Timmes was used as a regional command post and as a field hospital by the Americans when the area had been secured after numerous days of fighting. There are original US paratrooper foxholes and plaques placed in "The Orchard" with bullet holes still visible in the external walls. La Maison Timmes is easily accessible from both the Cherbourg or Caen ferry ports. Whole farmhouse, front garden, rear garden and field. Table tennis table, boules and badminton set. Peaceful village less than 5km from Ste Mere Eglise Unfortunately public transport is limited in this area of Normandy Driving: Cherboug port approx 45 mins Ouistreham approx 1 hour St Malo port approx 2 hours Public transport limited in area.